OCD and anxiety during pregnancy?

Question

Has anyone ever developed (or had worsened) OCD or anxiety during pregnancy? My biggest fear has always been someone breaking into my house but since I’ve become pregnant (I’m 14 weeks) I cannot sleep. I have my husband check the doors a few times a night and I still panic at every noise. The smoke detector in our room flashes every so often and sometimes it scares me so bad my blood goes cold like real fear! I’ve always been a bit anxious but this has become too much. Any help?

Answer

Yes! With my first I developed horrible OCD and panic attacks and each pregnancy since has had its own challenges with anxiety. I found that going to therapy really helped me as well as paying attention to when I would have a serious Influx of hormones during certain weeks. That way I’d know to expect the anxiety to be worse. There are also safe treatments during pregnancy for anxiety that if it get to be too much could be an option. A little bit of anxiety is to be expected but when it takes over your life and reduces the quality of your life its time to look into relief options

OCD and anxiety during pregnancy?

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